Two boys, 11 and 12, given conditional warnings after breaking into MRT train’s back cabin

In a media reply on June 30, SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai confirmed that the incident took place on Feb 21 aboard a train on the North-South Line.

The actions of the two boys triggered an on-board alarm, Lam said, adding that the train captain in the front cabin immediately notified SMRT’s Operations Control Centre, which oversees daily train operations on the rail system.

Staff at the next station were alerted to investigate the incident and a police report was made, Lam said. The actions of the pair – who alighted at the next station – were caught on CCTV footage, he added.

The police, in response to queries from The Straits Times, confirmed that a report was lodged on Feb 21.

They said that the two boys were given conditional warnings under the Rapid Transit System Regulations.

The decision was made in consultation with the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) after investigations were completed and following careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, the police said.

The decision to prosecute a person lies with the AGC.

Lam said: “We take a serious view of such incidents. Unauthorised access to restricted areas of our trains poses significant safety and security risks.

“Such reckless actions endanger those involved and may also disrupt train operations, affecting our commuters.”